London 4 hr Royal Tour: Guard Change and Open-Top Bus Tour

Highlights

• Admire the royal pageantry at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard
• Explore the historic city of London
• Admire amazing views from an open top bus
• See the neon of Piccadilly, the history of St Pauls and the famous Tower Bridge

Description

Meet your expert guide outside Charing Cross Station and they will show you the best way to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace - a must see when you visit London! Dating back to the reign of King Henry VII, and performed at Buckingham Palace since Queen Victoria took up residence in 1837, the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony is performed to handover the responsibility for protecting both Buckingham Palace and St James’ Palace.

With our specialist walking tour you’ll Follow your guide on an adventure that takes in the entire Changing of the Guard experience. With an expert on the history and royal traditions leading the way, you will receive invaluable insight into every detail of this great British performance. With a small group we move between vantage points to really soak up the guide’s entertaining commentary and the majesty of the guards’ parading…so have your camera at the ready to make memories to share forever! Join us on this unique experience of British tradition and royal pageantry that lets you experience the secrets of the whole ceremony in all its glory!

After the ceremony ends, a guide will show you to your open-top tour bus and be with you throughout your 90 minute journey explaining the wonderful history behind the many sights that you will see including Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and many more.